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Iowans to share ‘Discovery in Disguise’ tales in Iowa City; meet the speakers

The Nov. 9 live event brings together Investigate Midwest, University of Iowa students, Iowa Public Radio’s Charity Nebbe and dynamic local storytellers.

By Investigate Midwest staff

/ 19 Oct 2023

Iowans to share ‘Discovery in Disguise’ tales in Iowa City; meet the speakers

Wisconsin journalist John McCracken to cover U.S. meat industry

His work will focus on investigating the country's vast industrial meat production and packing industry.

By Investigate Midwest staff

/ 28 Sep 2023

Wisconsin journalist John McCracken to cover U.S. meat industry

Pigs and Power, Story 2: What you need to know

The second story in the series examines Pillen Family Farms’ hog operations and their possible impact on Nebraska’s drinking water.

By Investigate Midwest staff

/ 7 Sep 2023

Pigs and Power, Story 2: What you need to know

Pigs and Power, Story 1: What you need to know

Investigate Midwest and the Flatwater Free Press spent months investigating the business, Pillen Family Farms.

By Investigate Midwest staff

/ 31 Aug 2023

Pigs and Power, Story 1: What you need to know

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